Move to introduce ration facilities for employees in Grades 12-20

The government has moved to introduce ration facilities for all officers and employees serving in government institutions under Grades 12 to 20 in response to rising commodity prices and the increasing cost of living, reports BSS.

The government believes that introducing ration facilities will reduce employees' mental stress, ease daily life, and help them focus better on their work.

The proposal to provide ration benefits has received consent from the Finance Division and the Cabinet Division. In June, the Cabinet Division sent a letter to the Finance Division Secretary, directing it to take effective steps in this regard.

The Cabinet Division has also instructed secretaries of the implementing ministries to hold meetings and present progress updates. The Finance Division has been asked to inform the Cabinet Division whether the proposal can be implemented in the short, medium, or long term through progress reports submitted after quarterly meetings and by the 10th of each month.

Against the backdrop of rising inflation and increasing living costs in the country, the Deputy Commissioner of Pirojpur proposed introducing ration facilities for government employees in Grades 12 to 20. This proposal was put forward during the Deputy Commissioners' Conference held on May 3.

In the proposal, the Deputy Commissioner of Pirojpur said that due to price hikes and various expenses, the cost of living has become exorbitant, leading to increased mental stress from debts and loans. This is causing disruptions in duty performance. If ration facilities are introduced, the pressure would decrease, life would become easier, and job performance would improve. The proposal suggested that providing ration benefits to employees in Grades 12 to 20 could be considered.

Md Mamun, Deputy Secretary of the Field Administration Branch of the Cabinet Division, told BSS, "The development activities discussed at the DC Conference are being compiled into a book by BG Press. These books will be distributed to the concerned individuals. All ministry secretaries have been sent letters informing them of their responsibilities.